The quarterly newsletter from the National Building Control Office has just been published. Since their last Newsletter NBCO have continued their Inspections Programme supporting the Building Control Authorities across the country. In page 4 of the Newsletter details are provided of their drone “Big Sister Project” which in the near future is expected to feature an added Virtual Reality.
This Newsletter focuses on Part D of the Building Regulations i.e. all works must be carried out with construction materials which are fit for their purpose and in a workmanlike manner. If you have any queries about Part D or your buildings talk to your local building control office or contact the NBCO support@nbco.gov.ie.
In 2020 NBCO received a grant from the DPER Innovation Fund to create an Open Data Portal where all building control data in Ireland is now located.
The NBCO Q4 2020 Newsletter has recently been published.
Building Regulatory compliance is about adhering to the necessary rules and regulations in order to avoid consequences that would severely affect the health, safety and welfare of people in or about buildings. The quality of our indoor environment in terms of air circulation, light, thermal comfort and water has never been more important as Covid-19 has confined many of us in our homes.
This year, the NBCO enabled online Fire Safety and Disability Access Certificates which improved the ease of doing business and hopefully Irelands’ World Bank ratings in obtaining construction permits.
Recently the NBCO took on a National Market Surveillance role for Construction Products which means checks to ensure that construction products comply with EU specifications and do not endanger health, safety or any other aspect of public interest protection.
This Newsletter outlines Part B Fire Safety in Dwelling Houses, make sure you have a fire evacuation plan for you and your family, check that your fire alarms are all working, your escape routes are clear and if you live in a multi-unit make sure the fire doors are kept closed. If you have gas or an open fire, make sure you have a working Carbon Monoxide alarms.
The latest issue of the FIDIC Contract Users’ Newsletter is available for download. It is packed with news and information about FIDIC contracts and details how we and the industry has been responding to the Covid-19 crisis over recent months. Issue 6 also contains updates on the latest FIDIC contracts under preparation, reports on our contracts training courses and announces the launch of the FIDIC Contracts Awards 2020.
The Office of Government Procurement has published its Summer 2020 newsletter
Included in this newsletter:
- Top tips for conducting procuring while working remotely,
- How to access and navigate the Re-launch of OGP Buyer Zone client website
- The Employee Assistance Services framework
- Updates from our teams in eTenders, eInvoicing and Policy.
Your feedback is welcomed and any queries can be emailed to support@ogp.gov.ie
The latest quarterly update from the National Buildiing Control Office is available here.
The Office of Government Procurement has published its Spring 2020 newsletter in which it provides updates on new policy guidance on the public procurement implications of Covid-19 for goods and services as well as works.
Key frameworks that may be of interest include the public sector purchasing card which supports prompt payments and eTenders Top Tips.
The OGP newsletter is available here.
FIDIC’s Contract Users’ Newsletter – issue 5 is available
FIDIC’s Contract Users’ Newsletter – issue 4 is available here.
The February edition of CitA’s Newsletter which contains lists of their regional events is available to view here.